

Judge Kali Lyles Morgan serves as the Presiding Judge of the 505th Family District Court in Fort Bend County, Texas. Elected on November 3, 2020, she made history as the first African American judge to serve the Fort Bend County family courts, marking a significant milestone in the county’s judiciary.
A native Houstonian, Judge Morgan earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Houston – Central Campus, and her Juris Doctor from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University. Her distinguished legal career reflects a steadfast commitment to public service and the pursuit of justice.
Prior to taking the bench, Judge Morgan served the State of Texas in several critical roles, including as a Regional Attorney for the Department of Family and Protective Services, where she litigated complex child welfare cases across a thirteen-county region. She also served as an Assistant Disciplinary Counsel for the State Bar of Texas, where she upheld the integrity of the legal profession by investigating and prosecuting attorney misconduct cases. Earlier in her career, Judge Morgan founded and managed her own law practice, focusing exclusively on family law matters.
Judge Morgan’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. In 2023, she was appointed to serve as Chair of the State Bar of Texas Judicial Section’s Family Law Legislative Subcommittee. In 2025, she was appointed to serve a three-year term on the Texas Center for the Judiciary’s Curriculum Committee, and most recently, she was appointed to the Rules Committee for the 11th Administrative Judicial Region of Texas. Judge Morgan is also a respected voice in the legal community, having been selected as a speaker for the Advanced Family Law Seminar in 2022, 2023, and 2025, as well as Marriage Dissolution 101 in 2024.
Recognized for her fairness, integrity, and judicial excellence, Judge Morgan is deeply committed to ensuring that every individual who enters the courtroom is treated with dignity and respect. She is guided by the principle that justice must remain impartial and accessible, and she works diligently to ensure that every case is heard thoughtfully and resolved with care. Judge Morgan firmly believes that justice should be blind to social, racial, and political differences.
Beyond her professional achievements, Judge Morgan is actively engaged in her community. She is a dedicated member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and Jack and Jill of America, Incorporated, and values the time she spends with her family and in service to others.

Contributions may also be mailed to:
Kali Morgan for Judge
P.O. Box 1628
Fresno, TX 77545
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P.O. Box 1628, Fresno, TX 77545
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